By: JSM
The University of the Cordilleras College of Business Administration (UC-CBA) celebrates another milestone in professional excellence! We are incredibly proud to announce that Dr. Joe-el S. Marcelo, a dedicated faculty member of the CBA, has achieved an outstanding feat by placing Top 9 in the Certified Financial Management Specialist (CFMS) Examination (CPACE Batch 27).
Dr. Marcelo earned this national distinction with an impressive rating of 90.42%. His success follows a rigorous assessment by the Center for Professional Advancement and Continuing Education (CPACE Philippines), proving once again that our educators are not only masters of theory but are also globally competitive practitioners.
As a key member of our faculty, Dr. Marcelo’s achievement directly translates to the classroom, ensuring our students are mentored by industry-certified experts who stay at the forefront of financial management trends.
Congratulations, Dr. Joe-el! Your UC CBA family is immensely proud of your dedication and this stellar achievement.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
This achievement reflects UC CBA’s commitment to high-level professional standards as outlined in the university’s impact tracking.
- Goal 4: Quality Education
- Indicator 4.3.3: Vocational training events (lifelong learning). Dr. Marcelo’s pursuit of national certification exemplifies the university’s commitment to continuous upskilling and ensuring that faculty qualifications meet the highest industry benchmarks.
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Indicator 8.2.1: Employment practice. By fostering an environment that encourages national certification, UC ensures its educators possess the validated competencies required to train a workforce ready for high-productivity employment in the global market.
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